The Great Swamp Conservancy is taking a giant leap forward, merging green energy and nature conservation in Canastota. The GSC announced the recent installation of six electric vehicle charging stations at its Museum and Events Barn, at 8375 N. Main St. The Green Team, a local commercial LED lighting and EVSE operation, is helping the GSC make great strides to becoming even greener, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The GSC, Madison County\u2019s only nature center, has been a part of the CNY community for 24 years. With many acres of restored wetlands, grasslands, early successional habitat and hardwood forests, everyone can connect with nature. These diverse habitats have entitled the properties to be designated as an \u2018Important Bird Area\u2019 by the Audubon Society and as a \u2018Watchable Wildlife\u2019 site by state, federal and international agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This wetland complex is a resource and home for many wildlife species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA greener future is here, and with these six new EV charging stations we are finally able to participate in new ways that will attract new people,\u201d said Brianne Wilcox, GSC conservation educator. \u201cWe invite all EV owners to stop by and charge their vehicles. You can charge up, step out of your car to get a breath of fresh air, and walk the miles of unique trails or enjoy one of the many other great things we have to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGet charged up in more than one way while visiting the Great Swamp Conservancy,\u201d said GSC founder and President Michael Patane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Electric vehicle charging stations are becoming more prevalent in communities across Central New York, thanks to the rollout of new incentive programs through National Grid\u2019s Electric Vehicle Charging Station Make-Ready Program and the Charge Ready NY Program administered by the state Energy Research and Development Authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo support our customers, communities and businesses in the private and the public sectors reduce the impact of carbon, National Grid is helping make electric vehicles and the charging stations that power them more accessible, and the Great Swamp Conservancy is helping make this a reality in Madison County,\u201d said Alberto Bianchetti, National Grid\u2019s CNY Regional Director. \u201cThrough the company\u2019s Electric Vehicle Charging Station Make-Ready Program, we\u2019re promoting the installation of public and workplace charging in communities, businesses, schools and public transportation to provide a network of EV charging that increases EV adoption to meet our state\u2019s clean energy goals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to project funding, National Grid provided a pole, meter and upgraded electricity service, ensuring a good future for the GSC\u2019s electrical system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Launched by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in 2018, Charge Ready NY provides $4,000 per vehicle charging port for public or private employers, building owners, municipalities and non-profit organizations to install level-two charging stations, with an additional $500 per port available in disadvantaged communities. NYSERDA is providing $17 million for this initiative to add 4,250 new charging ports throughout the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This effort complements New York state\u2019s climate and clean energy goals as outlined in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act to lower greenhouse gas emissions 85 percent by 2050. Charge Ready NY works together with other programs, such as the \u201cMake-Ready\u201d Program to amplify the number of charging ports statewide to 50,000 and connect access to meet New York\u2019s goal of deploying 850,000 zero-emission vehicles by the end of 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The GSC\u2019s driving organizational goals include habitat conservation, endangered species preservation, wetland conservation and enhancement, water pollution abatement, environmental education and outreach and fostering a greater understanding of local history. With this in mind, moving into the green energy world only makes sense. With six charging ports, the GSC invites all of those with electric vehicles to stop by for a charge. The GSC is located three miles from the I-90 corridor, Canastota, Exit 34, just about halfway between Syracuse and Utica.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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